ADITYA PANDA

Aditya is an award winning wildlife conservationist, naturalist, photographer and a highly experienced, internationally trained safari expedition leader. He leads safaris across India’s vast and varied wildlife habitats to see fascinating wild animals. His heart and soul, though, lie in tiger and elephant country.

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With a decade and a half of field experience, Aditya’s deep understanding of India’s large mammals makes him the ideal safari guide to explore India’s wildlife habitats with.

 

Conservation is at the core of Aditya’s life. He is a highly respected wildlife conservationist and is regarded among the most persevering voices for preserving and reviving the tiger and elephant habitats, particularly in Eastern Central India where he lives and belongs. The credibility and respect he commands as a conservationist has been rewarded by the Govt. of Odisha appointing him as an Honorary Wildlife Warden in the Forest Department. He serves as the Honorary Wildlife Warden of Angul District, where he works to protect his beloved Satkosia Tiger Reserve and Mahanadi Elephant Reserve.

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At age 21 he was awarded the ABN-AMRO Sanctuary Asia Young Naturalist Award. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Carl Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award.

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As a professional safari guide he leads exceptional safari and photographic expeditions to India’s finest wildlife destinations. He ensures the best possible experience for his guests, making their travel more meaningful by adding phenomenally to their trip with his knowledge, personal attention and world-class guiding.